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mousethief

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Although I will admit I am not a huge fan of his music, I am saddened to hear of the passing of Sir John Tavener, British composer of sacred music, and fellow Orthodox Christian. May his soul reside with the blessed.

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Wesley J

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Emendator Liturgia
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We used his Kontakion at our All Souls celebration - though I have only come to his music lately, I have very much appreciated it.

Rest in peace, Sir John, and may you hear the choir of angels before the eternal throne. [Votive]

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I had the opportunity to hear him interviewed as Stanford University some time ago.

After hearing him speak dismissively about "Bach blazing along in D major", I don't think I'll ever hear one of those DMaj blazes in quite the same way again.

He'll be missed. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

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I've been lucky enough to sing in performances of Angels and Song for Athene - wonderful, haunting music.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory. [Votive]

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Welease Woderwick

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Very sad, a great talent.

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By odd coincidence, we sang his funeral Ikos for All Souls this year, just a week ago.
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orfeo

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Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
Very sad, a great talent.

Definitely a great talent. Certainly a significant composer in the 'classical' field, although I wouldn't claim to know his music really well.

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I happened to be at the first performance of a piece written by Tavener for the dedication of a new baptismal fresco in Rochester Cathedral. It was sung by the choir at (IIRC) a weekday Evensong just before the dedication service, by way of a rehearsal.

I don't think I've ever heard such a profound and spiritual piece of music. The silence at the end was palpable, and it was quite a while before the officiating minister found the words with which to continue the service! For me, this was one of those rare encounters with the Divine that now and then fall to some of us humble mortals......

....may he rest in peace, and rise in glory.

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Such sad news. I heard him on Radio4 only on Monday, in a discussion that touched on art and spirituality. He was, as always, intelligent, eloquent and entertaining. I've had the first main theme from The Protecting Veil in my head all day - one of the best earworms you could wish for.

Rest in peace, Sir John, and rise to the glory your music so often proclaimed.

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quote:
Originally posted by basso:
After hearing him speak dismissively about "Bach blazing along in D major", I don't think I'll ever hear one of those DMaj blazes in quite the same way again.

So what's wrong with D major?

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I love his music.

And I met him a couple of years ago. At Greenbelt. Got to have a quick chat and everything. Am still in awe over that.

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